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UK weather: Met Office issues fresh danger to life warning as thunder & rain to batter huge swathe of country today

UK weather: Met Office issues fresh danger to life warning as thunder & rain to batter huge swathe of country today

The Sun6 days ago
A FRESH danger to life warning has been put out as more thunder and rain is set to batter the UK again today.
The Met Office forecasted "heavy showers and thunderstorms" for today, with flooding and power cuts likely.
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Four weather warnings are in place across the country.
Much of the South East of England is covered by a yellow storm warning, covering large towns and cities such as Portsmouth, Brighton and London.
Another yellow warning is in place for the Midlands, North and most of Scotland.
Half of Northern Ireland is either covered by a yellow warning or a more serious amber alert.
This means the stormy weather is a "danger to life".
Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, and some communities will be cut off by flooded roads.
There may also be delays and some cancellations to train and bus services, along with power cuts.
The amber warning is in place from 11pm Sunday to 8am today.
The yellow weather warnings covering England and Scotland are in place until 9pm tonight.
It reads: "Heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms may cause some localised flooding and transport disruption on Monday.
"Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services."
5-Day forecast for the UK
Today:
A cloudy, damp start, particularly for the southeast and across Northern Ireland where heavy rain is expected during the morning. Brighter elsewhere, though showers soon return; heavy, thundery, and with a risk of hail by the afternoon.
Tonight:
Further outbreaks of rain across central and northern areas, heaviest and most persistent in the northwest. Drier in the south and east with a few isolated showers.
Tuesday:
Rain across western Scotland eases through the day. Elsewhere a mixture of sunny spells and scattered, possibly thundery showers, mainly in the east. Feeling warm in any sunny spells.
Wednesday to Friday:
Sunny spells and scattered showers remain the theme this week as low pressure continues to bring unsettled conditions. Less showers, more sunshine by Thursday, with temperatures around the seasonal average.
Power cuts could hit some areas, and buildings could be damaged from floodwater.
The Met Office forecast reads: "Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected on Monday."
For the Midlands and the North, "rainfall amounts will vary from place to place but in some locations 20-40 mm is possible within a couple of hours".
For the South East, 30-50 mm is expected to drench the area.
"Heavy downpours of rain will be the primary hazard, but lightning strikes are also likely along with the potential for hail and gusty winds."
Householders are advised to check the weather conditions before travelling and changing their plans if necessary.
Trampolines, bins and other garden furniture should be packed away or buckled down.
The forecaster added: "If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter(such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground."
Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: 'A band of very heavy rain will pivot over Northern Ireland during Sunday night, bringing totals of possibly 50-75 mm in just a short period of time. This high intensity rainfall can lead to flooding, with impacts on properties, transport networks and power outages.
'The heavy rain comes at the start of a new working week so expect disruption to the Monday morning commute and check the flood risk in your area to protect your property.'
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